I have two model sevens. one ss in 308 and a blued in 6mm rem. love them , best woods rifle made in my opinion. if you hunt in a climbing stand youll be hooked. $ 650 i would nego. with him. i am concidering one that my friend has in 260 for my son . had 22 rounds through it and a aetec on it. he wants 450.00. in my area they are great guns. one thing i have found that may help. when i shoot it i will shoot once and then not shoot again until the barrel is cool. i find i get better groups. the barrels are thin and get hot. i just find they shoot better that way.